Yrell
Yrell Yrell
  • 10-08-2018
  • Mathematics
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3(x -2) = 12 how to solve and what's the answer ?

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Supernova
Supernova Supernova
  • 10-08-2018

3(x - 2) = 12

Distribute 3 inside the parentheses.

3x - 6 = 12

Add 6 to both sides.

3x = 18

Divide both sides by 3.

[tex] \boxed {x =6} [/tex]

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amy8450
amy8450 amy8450
  • 10-08-2018
3(x-2)=12

Distribute :
3x-6=12

Add 6 to both sides to isolate the x variable
3x-6=12
+6. +6
3x=18

Divide by 3
(3x=18)÷3

X=6



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